In-Person Event
For in-person attendance – Free First come, first serve.
VIP seating by Donation only
Limited seats!
VIP I Package: $100 and above (access to online replay and extended interviews/historic videos, goody bag including a print and tee shirt + GForce Oddity3 Software Download, 10% off ARP Store*) Please print out PayPal receipt or bring phone with receipt.
VIP II Package: $200 and above (replay and extended interviews/historic videos, plus Odyssey art print, Odyssey tee shirt and GForce Oddity3 Software Download + BØLT Sample Pack and choice of CD on our BandCamp Store + 10% off ARP Store*) Please print out PayPal receipt or bring phone with receipt.
* One-time purchase discount code or purchase at event, ARP Foundation merch only. Affiliate links not included.
About the 2022: A 50 Year ARP Odyssey Synthposium
Location: Online* and at the David Friend Recital Hall, Boston, MA
Date: November 5, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm
Concert Highlights:
- Exclusive, new interview with Herbie Hancock
- Live in-person concert with Lisa Bella Donna! (fully streamed for all virtual attendees)
SCHEDULE
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(10:00): LIVE- INTRODUCTION BY Michael Bierylo
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(10:05): LIVE- OPENING REMARKS BY David Friend
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(10:15) PRE-RECORDED- Bill T Miller Streamed
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(10:25): ZOOM- PANEL 1 (HISTORY Streamed live) Mark Vail Moderator
- Mike Brigida (new addition!)
- David Frederick
- David Friend
- Tom Piggott
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(11:10): Streamed INTERVIEW WITH Herbie Hancock
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(11:25): ZOOM- PANEL 2 (TECHNOLOGY Streamed live) Dr. Mike Metlay Moderator
- GForce (Chris Macleod and Dave Spiers
- Ian Staer
- Alison Cassidy of Synthetic Dreamscapes
- Drew Schlesinger
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(12:05): LIVE- Jennifer Hruska Project
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(12:25): ZOOM- PANEL 3 (CREATIVITY Streamed live) Danz of Synth History, Moderator
- Billy Currie from Ultravox
- Rupert Greenall from The Fixx and The Fragile Fate
- Greg Phillinganes
- Michael Stein and Kyle Dixon – Stranger Things composers / members of the band Survive
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(1:05-1:50pm) (45 mins): Lisa Bella Donna
- (1:50-2:00pm) (10 mins) : CLOSING REMARKS
Content creators and other guests include:
DJ Cherish the Love, Danz of Synth History, Drew Schlesinger, Jamie Billings, Alex Ball, GForce (Chris Macleod and Dave Spiers, BØLT and many more!
This year we’re proud to be focusing on the ARP Odyssey, one of the most popular synthesizers of all time – played by everyone from Herbie Hancock, Deep Purple (John Lord), The Fixx, P-Funk, UltraVox, Billy Preston, George Duke and many many more.
All proceeds will benefit the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation and the “ARPs For All” project.
This ia a hybrid event and fundraiser.
We are streaming the event LIVE from Berklee College of Music’s David Friend Recital Hall, so attendees the world over can attend and participate. Playback will be available.
Attendees can choose between free in-person attendance (limited seats available, VIP package to ensure your seat) or virtual with playback.
Hosted by: The Berklee College of Music’s Electronic Production and Design Department
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Alan R Pearlman Foundation:
Richard Formadoni
Jennifer Hruska
Don and Julie Lewis
Mary Lock
David Mash
Dina Pearlman
Gerson Rosenbloom
VOLUNTEERS:
Ruperto Ifil
Angela Perez
Mark Marshall
PARTNERS IN ADVERTISING:
Korg
Sound on Sound
SynthPlex
ADDITIONAL
SERVICES
PROVIDED
BY:
John Fremer
Intermedia
Sharon Wasko Design
The Record Co
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC:
Michael Bierylo
Reggie Lofton
Steve Panacek
The Berklee College of Music’s Electronic
Production & Design Department
Sponsors, Partners & Supporters
